Good Health is Your Greatest Wealth……Virgil
| So, you've gotten yourself a flu shot. Good thinking, since this flu season is especially rough. A shot's not always going to save you–even the best batches are only about 70 percent effective–but there's a simple way to improve your odds: exercise. See all stories on this topic » |
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Jan 16 (Reuters) – For children, time spent actually inactive – such as lying on the couch – appears to have less of an impact on how much body fat they have than a lack of exercise does, according to a U.S. study. Researchers, whose study appeared in …
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The Toronto Blue Jays have exercised their club option on left-handed pitcher Darren Oliver for the 2013 season. Oliver, 42, will make $3 million this season, his 20th in the major leagues and second in Toronto. After spending the previous two seasons …
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Alternative medicine for pets gains momentum. McClatchy-Tribune News Service . WATERLOO— As Boomer, a 3-year-old Greater Swiss Mountain dog, enters …
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Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine … “The use of [alternative medicine] is always going to be much higher in those kids who have a specific …
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Parents using CAM for chronic health problems in their children It has been estimated that nearly 40% of adults and three out of four healthcare workers use …
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Note: Cross-posted from my blog at The Marshall Independent. Most of us try to get at least some physical exercise. A great many studies have shown the health benefits of even moderate exercise. A 30 minute walk every day, or every other day, walking with a heel-to-toe roll strengthens the calf muscles enough to take a lot of wear and tear off your heart and […]
| More children with chronic illnesses are using complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) to help with their conditions, but their physicians don't always know about it. A study published by the American Academy of Pediatrics discusses how the use of … See all stories on this topic » |
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| It is acknowledged that being physically active helps the brain stay young and vibrant, but the benefits of an exercise program on the brain are transient according to two new studies carried out on rats. In one of the studies, Brazilian researchers … See all stories on this topic » |
 The Inquisitr |
Wednesday Reading: Improve Your Flu Shot's Potency With Exercise. By ANN CARRNS · Today in Your Money. All the news from The Times that will hit you in the wallet. A variety of consumer-focused articles appears daily in The New York Times and on our …
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| Let's be honest: Exercise isn't always a priority for busy professionals, especially those who travel. For 16 days over the holidays, I vacationed in the New York City area. But despite being away from home and my normal routine, I didn't want my … See all stories on this topic » |
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